Immigration
America has grown and thrived because we attract and welcome the hardest working and most talented people to our shores. They come here to pursue their dreams and build their lives. However, today’s immigration system falls far short of meeting the needs of our society, our economy, our businesses, and our workers. The U.S. Chamber works for smart immigration policy reforms so the U.S. can boost economic growth, create jobs, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
Tell Congress: Secure our Borders and Fix Our Broken Immigration System
Congress needs to prioritize these issues and enact solutions that secure our borders and modernize our legal immigration system. History has shown us that the longer our elected officials wait to address these problems, they will only become tougher to solve.
Join us in encouraging Congress to secure our borders and fix our broken Immigration system.
Report
A small landscaping business in Florida depends heavily on foreign national workers in the U.S. on temporary work visas. There simply aren’t enough to fulfill business demand.
Feature story
Richard Cardew, founder of Cardew Hay Co. in Arizona, believes modernizing the immigration system will help alleviate the ongoing worker shortage.
Further reading
- 4 Visa Programs That Can Help Employers Solve Their Workforce NeedsAmerican businesses are in the midst of the biggest labor crisis ever, with more open positions than there are available and willing workers to fill them. Legal nonimmigrant workers can help businesses meet their workforce needs. Here are four nonimmigrants visa programs to know about.Learn More
- Why Immigration Reform Matters to Local CommunitiesFor local communities and businesses of all sizes, across all industries, immigration has to be part of the solution for future economic growth and sustained prosperity.Learn More
- How Congress Can Find Common Ground on Immigration ReformCongressional members on both sides of the political aisle share their thoughts on potential pathways to compromise on immigration reform.Learn More
Report
America’s woefully inadequate immigration system is directly contributing to the worker shortage crisis and hindering American business operations.
Our Work
To allow businesses to meet their workforce needs, the U.S. Chamber is pushing Congress and the administration to implement commonsense immigration reforms. When businesses are empowered to welcome international talent to the workforce, we renew our nation’s legacy as an open and welcoming country where anyone who works hard can attain his or her goals.
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Events
- ImmigrationCommon Grounds: Spotlight on Legal Immigration ReformThursday, September 2811:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTLearn More
- WorkforceTalent ForwardWednesday, October 0409:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Environment and SustainabilitySustainability and Circular Economy Summit 2023Thursday, October 05 - Friday, October 0609:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Immigration Policy Jon Baselice released a statement after the introduction of the bipartisan DIGNITY Act of 2023 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This letter was sent to the House Appropriations Committee by the H-2B Workforce Coalition.
The situation at the border is chaos. Our immigration system fails to meet the needs of businesses and imposes significant costs on communities and our economy.
Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released a following statement regarding the expiration of Title 42.
Fox News poll shows vast majority of American voters – both Republican and Democrat – support policies to strengthen border security and make it easier to immigrate to the U.S.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on the Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year (LIBERTY) Campaign.
This letter was sent to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees by the H-2B Workforce Coalition.
Amid friction with House GOP leaders, business lobby calls for bipartisanship
Our elected representatives in D.C. simply cannot let another Congress go by without addressing our nation’s broken immigration system and securing our southern border.
